The Chicago Yelp Bunch

Chicago, IL 60614

Kristina R. writes: The rival gang.  And Ellen's like the scary, bad-ass gang leader.

They've done some drive-by Yelping on my side of the country, and even sent some of their punks to give us trouble...

The SFers and the Chi Towners could cause some serious damage on…

WBBM Newsradio 780

Two Prudential Plaza
Suite 1100
Chicago, IL 60601

PILSEN C. writes: Unfortunately, my radio was yanked out of my car about 2 years ago by a crackhead while I was at work, and replaced it with the original factory crapper. But even when I had a decent radio, the ONLY station I ever listened to is 780. I dont even…

Sam's Wines & Spirits
Neighborhood: DePaul

1720 N. Marcey St
Chicago, IL 60614

Nancy K. writes: Great selection of wine and spirits.  Knowledgeable staff.

Trader Joe's

1407 Waukegan Road
Glenview, IL 60025

Nancy K. writes: Great store for organic and other specialty foods at good prices.  Nice sized parking lot.

Austrian Bakery
Neighborhood: Lincoln Park

2523 N Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60610

Caroline A. writes: It took me two years to finally try Austrian Bakery!  And it was everything I was anticipating!  My family business is down the street and I decided to grab a bite while I was in the area visiting the parents.  

This is a cute little bakery with about…

Nordstrom
Neighborhood: Near North Side, Magnificent Mile

The Shops at North Bridge
520 N Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60611

Robert F. writes: This review is specific to the men's shaving department. These women have forgotten more about shaving than I'll ever know... and I'm the guy who has 5 o'clock shadow at 2pm and a growth of steel wool after a day or two. I went through most of my…

Pan Hellenic Pastry Shop
Neighborhood: Near West Side, Greektown

322 S Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60661

Ellen M. writes: I like this bakery because everything looks and tastes handmade.  Flawed borders are a good thing - there's nothing more suspicious than perfectly formed pastries and cookies, like you get at Dominick's.  That aint love.

Lunch of champions: salad at…

Max's Burgers, Beef, and Hot Dogs To Go
Neighborhood: The Loop

20 E Adams St
Chicago, IL 60603

molly c. writes: so, i have a family...and occasionally, they like to visit me in chicago.

now, this gives me an excuse to act like a tourist...walk really REEALLY slow, forget how to pay on the CTA, carry american girl bags and the like.

but, i kid, i never walk…

Produce World

8325 W Lawrence Ave
Norridge, IL 60706

Sharin F. writes: This is my favorite grocery store in Chicago!  Great specialty and foreign foods here.  

The only thing I don't like about them is that out of all those European candy bars there, NOT ONE OF THEM IS DARK CHOCOLATE MARZIPAN  =(

St Mary of the Angels Church
Neighborhood: Bucktown

1850 N Hermitage Ave
Chicago, IL 60622

Kristen S. writes: St. Mary of the Angels Church is a beautiful church located in the heart of Bucktown. The Catholic prelature Opus Dei was given the charge of restoring and supporting the church, and it looks beautiful.

The church itself is fairly conservative, but…

Lincoln Park Zoo
Neighborhood: Lincoln Park

2200 N Cannon Dr
Chicago, IL 60614

Julia W. writes: I don't mean to one-up The Divine Good Golly Miss Molly or anything (don't get me wrong, orangutans humping the glass is pretty stellar), but I have to share my XXX Lincoln Park Zoo experience as well.  

We're in the Ape House.  There's a big ol'…

Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream
Neighborhood: Lincoln Park

338 W Armitage Avenue
Chicago, IL 60614

Patricia B. writes: This is the first one and the best.  The shop quaint and charming, and of course filled with the classic ice cream.  And right across the street is the infamous Lincoln Park Zoo, so it's a perfect combo of zoo and cone.  Two things that make me very…

Panes Bread Cafe
Neighborhood: Lakeview

3002 N Sheffield Ave
Chicago, IL 60657

Rocky B. writes: Great sandwich place. It's a bit claustrophic so the next time I go I might consider getting my order to go but the sandwiches are worth the tight squeeze either way. My husbands BLT was about the best I have ever tasted. Thick pieces of meaty bacon,…

Original Rainbow Cone
Neighborhood: Beverly

9233 S Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60620

Joan S. writes: Holy crap, that photo of the original place is as old as I am!  Older!
Rainbow Cones are unique & delicious, as already described by other reviewers.
My memory goes like this:
Once upon a time, about 100 years ago, my BFF Peek & me used to volunteer to…

Edgewater Produce
Neighborhood: Andersonville, Edgewater

5509 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60640

Colleen C. writes: Oh, it's a Jewel v. Indie Grocery showdown.

Edgewater wins by a mile. Smallish shop with great produce, ample Mexican flavor and a decent meat/deli counter. Certainly worth a trip to pick up veggies/fruits and some staples, and then shuffle over to…

Old St. Patrick's Church
Neighborhood: Near West Side, Greektown

700 W. Adams Street
Chicago, IL 60661

Nancy K. writes: "Founded by Irish immigrants on Easter morning in 1846 as the first English-speaking parish in the city.  Designed in a Romanesque style by two of Chicago's earliest practicing architects Augustus Bauer and Asher Carter. The cornerstone was laid on…

Rosebud
Neighborhood: University Village

1500 W Taylor Street
Chicago, IL 60607

Rob L. writes: I am between a 3.5 and a 4 on this place. I've been here several times, usually with one of my sisters and her boyfriend. I'll meet them here for dinner on a Friday night. They love this place, I like this place. The service is usually good to pretty…

Vosges Haut-Chocolat
Neighborhood: Near North Side

520 N. Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60610

Kathy R. writes: True fact: some people prefer chocolates to sex.  In the face of such passion, I'll try to refrain from vague unhelpful comments like "These are the best chocolates ever!!" or "Soooooooo goooooood!!" Taste is such a personal thing.

I will say I am a…

Barneys New York
Neighborhood: Near North Side, Gold Coast

25 E Oak St
Chicago, IL 60611

Koizumi Y. writes: I could go into the great collection of clothing, reasonable prices and accommodating staff...but that's been covered. And of course it will not rival the NYC version, but this is logical.

What money cannot buy is a window into the life of others as…

Endo-Exo Apothecary Cosmetics
Neighborhood: Lincoln Park

2034 N Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60614

Caroline A. writes: Great place for hard to find cosmetics.  I first came into Endo-Exo for MakeUp Forever, and walked out with A LOT of stuff.  I love Shu Uemura and all their various fragrances.  Staff was friendly, helpful and very knowledgeable about the products.…

Hazel
Neighborhood: North Center, Lakeview, Ravenswood

1902 W Montrose Ave
Chicago, IL 60613

Katarina X. writes: I can't get enough of this creative little shop: They are a tremendous asset to me, my family, my dog and yes, even the community! Did you forget a birthday? Mother's Day? Anniversary? New Baby? Last-minute invite? This store has you covered!…

Capt'n Nemo's Subs & Soups
Neighborhood: Lakeview

3650 N Ashland Ave
Chicago, IL 60613

Linda P. writes: Mmmmmmm...Capt'n Nemo's I love you!!!  You are my waiting room for when I take my car to be repaired at the Shell Station at Addison and Ashland!

The guys at the counter are so friendly, they offer you a yummy free sample of soup the minute you walk…

Sonia Roselli Esthétique
Neighborhood: Noble Square

7363 N Greenview Ave
Chicago, IL 60622

Michele R. writes: Sonia's makeup is the best I have ever seen...not to mention her FUN and LOVING personality.  Being a wedding photographer I witness the results of her makeup throughout the day... usually I see other brides makeup just wear away as the day wears on…

Whole Foods
Neighborhood: University Village

1101 S Canal St
Ste 107
Chicago, IL 60607

Caroline A. writes: I'm not sure how long this Whole Foods has been open, but I drove by it a few weeks ago and was really happy to see it in the neighborhood. I went for a visit this weekend and was very pleased.

The underground parking lot is very convenient.  I…

Benefit Boutique
Neighborhood: Lincoln Park, DePaul

852 W Armitage
Chicago, IL 60614

Izzy N. writes: I occasionally wear their Maybe Baby perfume when I want to switch it up... it sure helps when trying to get a man naked. I'm a fan of their F.Y. Eye to keep your eye shadow long lasting, the Lip Plumper only to neutral out the color of my lips.. my…

Carissima of Italy Salons on Clark St
Neighborhood: Lakeview

2901 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60657

bailey h. writes: Josh is hands down the best stylist in Illinois! i say this with confidence, as i followed him here from Champaign- he's been doing my hair for years, and i've never been anything less than thrilled. it's to the point where i do not give any…

Margie's Candies
Neighborhood: North Center, Lakeview

1813 W Montrose Ave
Chicago, IL 60613

Rob L. writes: I have a confession to make. I, have a sweet tooth, no.. more like 15... and tonight they all craved an ice cream sundae. Calling upon my neighborhood neighbor Stacey A, we ventured over to Margie's Candies, a mere few blocks from her place. The…

Craigslist Chicago

Chicago, IL 60686

Justine -. writes: Need a couch?               Craigslist.

Need a dog?                   Craigslist.

Need a partner?             Craigslist.

Need a place to live?     Craigslist.

Need some free shit?    Craigslist.

Need a life?                     Good luck!

And it's not…

Panozzo's Italian Market
Neighborhood: Near Southside

1303 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60605

Liz X. writes: As with gentrification in all parts of major metropolitan areas come the good and the bad.  I won't dwell on the negative and instead, I will expound on the little treasures that gentrification can bring..especially early on in the process.  One…

Jewell Animal Hospital
Neighborhood: Lincoln Square, Ravenswood

4501 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago, IL 60625

Ryan S. writes: My cat Patty got sick pretty damn fast. One day she was a-ok and the next she was lethargic and couldn't drink water from the faucet like she usually did. She was just confused and messed up. I took her here so they could find out what was wrong with…

South Coast Sushi Bar
Neighborhood: Near Southside

1700 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60616

Andrea R. writes: Tired of not being able  to get a reservation at the popular BYOB sushi spot, Coast?  I sure am, but you can find the same sushi (perhaps even better) on a slightly different menu at their South Loop location...South Coast!

1 star for the hostess…

Gullivers Pizzeria and Restaurant

2727 W Howard St
Chicago, IL 60645

Nancy K. writes: Very good pizza. Great ambiance.  Very good service.

Morseland
Neighborhood: Rogers Park

1218 W Morse Ave
Chicago, IL 60626

Stephanie M. writes: I'm with Deanna on this one... in fact, I was just there WITH Deanna this week!

My group (OK, it's Stitch & Bitch, all right? Stop laughing) has a standing meeting every week. We used to meet at the Heartland, which sucked balls and you can read my…

Hopleaf Bar
Neighborhood: Uptown

5148 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60640

Johnny T. writes: Wow.  Reading these other reviews, I am psyched that I discovered this place pre-Check, Please! (it loses something if you can't hear the lilt of "Check") because crowds make me crazy and crazy makes me cut folks and that's no fun - for the victim.…

New Rebozo Mexican Restaurant

1116 Madison St
Oak Park, IL 60302

Deanna M. writes: The food, in theory, is awesome.

The service kinda blows.

I went for lunch this afternoon with some friends.  Only one server was working, which I found unusual given how busy the restaurant was.  It took ten minutes for my friends to get their drinks,…

Green Mill
Neighborhood: Uptown

4802 N Broadway St
Chicago, IL 60640

John B. writes: So I'm finally getting around to reviewing the Green Mill, after having it in my Bookmarks for more than a year. The Green Mill would understand. The old girl's been around for 100 years: she can wait.

So yeah, the Green Mill's a Chicago institution.…

Jim's Original Hot Dog
Neighborhood: University Village

1250 S Union Ave
Chicago, IL 60607

Jacquie C. writes: I don't like hotdogs. I picture that long meaty cheap thrill as death by a bun shot. Cholesterol-overload, not for me! I'll pass....but wait! Jim's polish hotdogs? Looks ordinary except, I don't see the oozing overflow of ketchup, mustard and pickle…

Wrigley Field
Neighborhood: Lakeview

1060 W. Addison Street
Suite 1
Chicago, IL 60613

Kevin A. writes: ODE TO WRIGLEY

On rainy days in biting cold,
On sun-drenched days for young and old,
The beating heart on Addison stands,
Beaming down on loving fans.

Beer man! Beer man! Two this way!
Help me drown my cares away!
For within these gates no troubles lie,
My…

John G. Shedd Aquarium
Neighborhood: Near Southside

1200 S Lake Shore Dr
Chicago, IL 60605

Michelle B. writes: If I wanted to go to a bad comedy show I would have stayed home and not sat on the concrete steps of the Shedd Aquarium waiting for the dolphin show to begin. Who thought up the narration to this dolphin show? Even the children were groaning.

Other…

Lawry's the Prime Rib
Neighborhood: Near North Side

100 E Ontario St
Chicago, IL 60611

Bella W. writes: Ok- so I'm back in Chicago b/c I had to give props to Lawry's.  I'm not a meat lover, I'm not vegan or vegetarian either, but I know a good thing when I eat it.  

The meal starts off with the spinning of the salad bowl, followed by a daredevil pour…